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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Schwartz explains that, first and foremost, one must obtain what type of involvement in life?
2. The first story written about Schwartz was printed in what newspaper?
3. Schwartz explains that there will be someone around to help how many hours of the day?
4. Being involved in favorite activities will help one _____, according to Schwartz.
5. What was Schwartz's faith throughout his childhood?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 7, Morrie discusses how one in declining health should act when trying to relate to others. Explain the traits that Morrie states one should have when relating to others.
2. In Chapter 8, Morrie explains that privacy is a major issue to one in declining health. Explain why privacy is so important.
3. In Chapter 6, the reader learns how Morrie started writing. Discuss what Morrie wrote and why he started writing.
4. In Chapter 9, Morrie explains the importance of "emotional space." What is emotional space, and why is it important to one experiencing declining health?
5. In Chapter 7, Morrie explains the differences between knowing what you want and what you need. Explain Morrie's concept of basic need.
6. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses Martin Buber. Who is Buber, and what significance does he have to Morrie?
7. In Chapter 10, Morrie encourages his reader to discover what is divine. What event made Morrie find what he thought was divine? How did his views on life change?
8. In Chapter 8, Morrie discusses the importance of relating to one's self. Explain Morrie's thoughts on relating to one's self.
9. In Chapter 10, Morrie describes his past religious experiences. What was Morrie's childhood religion? What worldwide event changed his religious views?
10. In Chapter 7, Morrie discusses relationships and making new friends. Describe how Morrie's social group of friends transformed after he was diagnosed with his illness.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Schwartz incorporates the philosophies of Martin Buber into to his book. Discuss the philosophies of Buber. Also, explain why Schwartz felt Buber's philosophies helped describe the idea that one in declining health needs to be kind to one's self.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 10, the theme of man struggling to understand divinity is a prevalent theme. Explain this theme is connection to Schwartz's religious past and present.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 11, Schwartz discusses the process of considering death. Describe Schwartz's attitude about death. Finally, explain what Schwartz believes is going to happen to him after he dies.
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